Associate General Counsel, Commercial

Who we are

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands‑on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

The Associate General Counsel, Commercial will serve as a close advisor to the business development and supply chain teams, taking a flexible, “revenue first” approach to streamlining contract approval and ensuring favorable terms for the company. The AGC will design and administer the company’s process for reviewing, revising, and approving all commercial contracts. The role works closely with Neros’ General Counsel and Export Control Officer in stewarding Neros’ FAR and DFARS compliance — ensuring excellence and signaling reliability to our government agency customers.

• JD and membership in a state bar or the District of Columbia bar
• At least 8 years of experience in government, biglaw, or a combination, drafting FAR and DFARS contracts
• Experience advising defense technology companies
• A practical, solution‑oriented approach to practicing law
• An ability to translate legal concepts to non‑lawyer audiences
• An ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• A desire to stock the arsenal of democracy and defend the West

• Experience with commercial supply chain contracts
• In‑house startup experience

$150,000 – $220,000+

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered a part of Neros’ total compensation package.

As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. person.” The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), and, therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Open to relocation or commute; current workforce includes El Segundo, CA.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.